Snow

My neighbor Maryanne snagged some GREAT photos of the snow here at LETU. I just love how God is so creative.

Ryne Loves me

Playing in the snow!

Look how much we got!

I thought it looked so beautiful.

Sam and Daddy playing

The bikes were covered!

We had lots of friends to play with outside!

The guys used a sling shot to shoot snow balls.

I thought the trees looked so beautiful!

It is funny to be posting snow pictures when it was so sunny and beautiful today. We sure did love having the fluffy white stuff to play in. Riley loved the snow. As a matter of fact, she kicked and screamed when we brought her in for her nap. Sam on the other hand did not really care for the snow. He whined most of the time but I think he was just cold. We don't have snow clothes for the kids.

It was so much fun to see all the snow creations around campus. With a school full of engineers there were some interesting creations. We saw a family of bears, an igloo, an airplane (Cessna size) a red car (in a parking space) and of course, lots of snowmen! Even though we liked the snow, we sure were glad when the cold weather moved out.

I love how they make me smile.

Sam's Birthday

I can't believe Sam turned 1 almost three weeks ago and I am just now blogging about it. (Ok I lied. I can believe it Ha. I have been SO busy) but nevertheless... here is a post about my little man's birthday...

Here were his invitations. The owls, trees, and color that the words were on, were different for each invitation. There were two different pictures in the invitations as well. I just couldn't decide :)

I just love Sam in his "letterman jacket". (atleast that's what we call it) He looks like such a big boy!


Before the party he colored a little (or ate a few crayons. There isn't much my boy doesn't eat)

The back of his shirt. (Thanks Cait for helping me. I can't draw to save my life)

My wonderful MIL and Cait came up with the idea to make little center pieces with some pictures on them. I loved pulling out pictures from months before. It is easy to forget how much they change.

Some of the guests

Daddy, Sammy, and Mommy

Opening up some gifts

It didn't take long for him to start to get the hang of it.

Sam had a WONDERFUL bannana cake for his birthday. I thought it was age appropriate and it tasted great. (Thanks Grandma)

I just love this picture of Sam playing with his new toy. Of course big sister was there to help like always.

Oh Sam. I love your belly

I can't tell you how excited I was to get to see my very best friends from High School. I was super excited that they could both come down to celebrate with us. Distance doesn't seem to slow us down. When we get together we always pick right back up from where we left off. Thanks for coming you guys. I love yall SO much!

And of course... my best friend, my sister. (I missed you Sarah, and Hannah your my bff's too)

I was so happy that the Patrick family was able to be there as well. We love you guys and miss you so much. Thanks for coming to celebrate with us.

Riley had lots of fun too!

We had such a wonderful time back home for Sam's birthday. Sam is such a sweet boy. We love him so much and are so thrilled that he is loved by so many others. It has been amazing to watch our Riley become a big sister. Sam reminds me of his daddy so much. The way he makes me laugh and that smile that is irrisistable. His handsome blonde hair and chubby skin (that isn't from his daddy ha) make my heart melt.

"Owl" always love you Sam. Happy 1st birthday!

Sneaky Peaky

This past weekend we headed home to celebrate Sam's 1st birthday! We had such a great time. However, we got home and hit the ground running. I haven't had time to blog about it yet or to write about how much I love my little man. Not to mention that I some how messed up the SD card that all my birthday photos are on so until I get that all sorted out and get caught back up...here are some pictures that my WONDERFUL sister-in-law Caitlin took over the weekend. (sorry they are so small. I don't know how to change that) I will catch back up sometime this next week but until then, Enjoy!